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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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